PILING WORKS

SECTION B - PILING WORKS

1. General 

1.1 Unless otherwise specified, all piling shall conform in all respects to BS 8004. All
materials and workmanship for piling shall be in accordance with the appropriate sections of this
Specification.
 
2. Soil Investigation Reports
 
2.1 Any information and report on soil investigation for the Works made available to
tenderers are intended for guidance only. The S.O. shall not be responsible for the scope,
completeness or accuracy of the information, or for any opinion or conclusion given in the
report.

3. Tolerances

3.1 Setting out

Setting out shall be carried out from the main grid lines of the proposed structure.
Immediately before installation of the pile, the pile position shall be marked with
suitable identifiable pins, pegs or markers.

3.2 Position
For a pile cut-off at or above ground level the maximum permitted deviation of
the pile centre from the centre points shown in the drawings shall not exceed
75mm in any direction. For a pile cut off below ground level an increase in this
tolerance is permitted in accordance with clauses 3.3 and 3.4 herein below.

3.3 Verticality
The maximum permitted deviation of the finished pile from the vertical is 1 in 75.

3.4 Rake
The piling rig shall be set and maintained to attain the required rake. The
maximum permitted deviation of the finished pile from the specified rake or the
rake shown in the drawings is 1 in 25.

3.5 Forcible correction

Forcible correction to concrete piles shall not be permitted. Forcible corrections
may be permitted to other types of piles only if approved by the S.O. However,
no forcible correction shall be made to piles which have deviated beyond the
permissible limits specified in clauses 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.

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3.6 Piles out of Alignment or Position

The Contractor shall, if ordered by the S.O. extract and reinstall any pile which has
deviated out of position or alignment by more than the specified limit, or alternatively the
substructure shall be modified to the approval of the S.O. The cost of such extraction
and reinstallation, or any extra cost in the design and construction of a modified
foundation shall be borne by the Contractor, if, in the opinion of the S.O. such extra work
has been made necessary due to the incompetency and/or negligence of the Contractor.

4. Piling Programme

4.1 The Contractor shall submit to the S.O. his proposed programme for the execution of the
piling work at least seven (7) days before commencement of the Work. In addition, the
Contractor shall inform the S.O. daily of the programme of piling for the following working
day and shall give adequate notice of his intention to work outside working hours, if this
has already been approved by the S.O.

5. Records

5.1 The Contractor shall keep records of particulars as listed in Table 1 hereof for each pile
installed and shall submit two (2) signed copies of these records to the S.O. not later
than noon of the next working day after the pile was installed. The signed records shall
form part of the records for the Works.

5.2 Any unexpected driving condition shall be noted in the records.

6. Nuisance and Damage

6.1 Noise and Disturbance

The Contractor shall take all necessary precaution in carrying out the work so as to
minimise noise and disturbance during driving.

6.2 Damage to Adjacent Structures, Utilities

6.2.1 The Contractor's attention is specially drawn to his responsibilities under the clause
"Damage to Property" of the Conditions of Contract. The Contractor is deemed to have
familiarised himself with the risks likely to be imposed on adjacent structures and all
utilities by the proposed method of piling.

6.2.2 Before commencing any piling work, the Contractor shall accompany the S.O. on a site
inspection in order to consider any circumstances which may indicate the presence of
underground mains and services at or in the vicinity of the Site. If, during execution of
the Work, damage is or is likely to be caused to any utilities or adjacent structures, the
Contractor shall submit to the S.O. his proposals for repair or avoidance of such
damage.

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7. Damage to Piles

7.1 The Contractor shall execute the Work in such a manner so as to minimise damage to
piles.

7.2 All piles damaged during handling, transporting, pitching, driving or at any other time
shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own expense.

8. Safety Precaution

8.1 The Contractor shall take safety precautions throughout the piling operation in
accordance with the requirements of the relevant laws and by-laws.

9. Definition

9.1 Preliminary Pile

A preliminary pile is a pile installed before the commencement of the main piling work for
the purpose of establishing the driving criteria for subsequent working piles and for
confirming the adequacy of the design, dimensions and bearing capacity. This pile shall
be treated as a working pile unless otherwise directed by the S.O.

9.2 Working Pile

A working pile is a pile which is installed as part of the permanent foundation work.

9.3 Ultimate Load

9.3.1 Where pile test is carried out, the Ultimate Load is defined as the constant load at which
the pile continues to settle at a steady rate or the load at which the maximum settlement
of the pile during one continuous loading cycle is one tenth of the pile base diameter or
least dimension, whichever is the lesser.

9.3.2 Where a pile test is not carried out, the Ultimate Load is defined as the calculated
Ultimate Load, derived from appropriate static bearing capacity calculations.

9.4 Design Load

9.4.1 The Design Load shall be defined in relation to a pile loaded in isolation, without nearby
piles being loaded, except that providing test reaction.

9.4.2 Where the Ultimate Load is measured by means of pile tests, the Design Load is the
Ultimate Load divided by the specified factor of safety.

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9.4.3 Where the Ultimate Load is not measured by means of pile tests, the Design Load is the
lesser of the following:-

(a) the calculated ultimate load for the pile divided by the specified factor of safety.

(b) the calculated ultimate load of the pile base together with the calculated shaft adhesion,
as derived from appropriate static bearing capacity calculations divided by a factor of
safety of 3.0.

9.5 Safety Factor

Unless otherwise specified, the Factor of Safety shall be taken as not less than 2.0 for
piles in compression and not less than 3.0 for piles in tension.

9.6 Working Load

The Working Load is the Design Load modified to allow for group effect, pile spacing or
any other factors changing the efficiency of the total foundation from that of a single
isolated pile and is at least equal to the dead plus imposed loads on the pile together
with downdrag or uplift loads as appropriate.

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TABLE 1 - (Ref. Cl.5.1- Section B.1)

(a) Contract particulars.

(b) Pile type.

(c) Pile reference number (location).

(d) Nominal cross-sectional dimensions or diameter.

(e) Supplied length of pile.

(f) Date and time of starting and finishing and redriving.

(g) Ground level at commencement of installation of pile.

(h) Cut-off level.

(j) Type, weight, drop and mechanical condition of hammer and equivalent information for
other equipment.

(k) Number and type of packings used and type and condition of dolly used during driving of
the pile.

(l) Pile driving log.

(m) Set of pile in mm per blow or number of blows per 25mm of penetration.

(n) If required, the sets taken at intervals during the driving.

(p) If required, temporary compression of ground and pile from time of marked increase in
driving resistance until pile reaches its final level.

(q) All information regarding obstructions, delays and other interruptions to the sequence of
work.

** e.g. Precast concrete; timber; vertical or rake; compression or tension; friction

or end-bearing or both.

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SECTION B.2 - PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE PILES

1. General

1.1 The materials and the manufacture of precast reinforced concrete piles shall comply with
MS 1314 and as shown in the drawings.

2. Reinforcement

2.1 The main reinforcing bars in piles not exceeding 12m in length shall be in one
continuous length unless otherwise approved by the S.O.

2.2 In piles exceeding 12m long, joints shall be permitted in main longitudinal bars at 12m
nominal intervals. Joints in adjacent bars shall be staggered at least 1m apart along the
length of the pile. Joints shall be butt-welded as specified in SECTION D: CONCRETE
WORK. Other means of jointing reinforcement, such as by means of mechanical
couplings shall be to the approval of the S.O.

3. Pile Shoes

3.1 The type of pile shoes to be used shall be as shown in the drawings and shall comply
with the following as relevant:-

(a) Chilled-hardened cast iron shoes as used for making grey iron castings to BS 1452
Grade 10; or

(b) Mild steel to BS 7668, BS EN 10029, BSEN 10155; or

(c) Cast steel to BS 3100, Grade A.

3.2 Mild steel straps cast into the shoes shall be as shown in the drawings. Rock shoes
where required shall consist of wrought iron shoes and mild steel straps cast into chilled-
hardened cast iron blocks, as shown in the drawings.

4. Supply of Piles

4.1 The Contractor shall only use precast concrete piles supplied by approved
manufacturers. Before the commencement of piling work, the Contractor shall notify the
S.O the name of the manufacturers.

5. Production of Piles at Site

5.1 In any area or condition where supply of piles is not practicable, the S.O. may allow the
Contractor to make arrangement and produce the piles of the same or better quality at
the construction site.

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5.2 Piles made from Ordinary Portland Cement shall be kept damp for a period of at least
ten (10) days after casting. Side forms shall not be stripped less than three (3) days after
casting. After 14 days, piles may be lifted and removed to a suitable stacking area but
they shall not be driven until they are at least 28 days old.

5.3 For piles made from Rapid Hardening Cement, the above periods may be modified as
approved by the S.O.

6. Marking, Handling and Storage of Piles

6.1 After a pile has been cast, the date of casting, reference number, and the length shall be
clearly marked with indeletable marker on the top surface and on the head of the pile. In
addition, each pile shall be marked at intervals of 300mm along its length before being
driven.

6.2 The method and sequence of lifting, handling, transporting and storing piles shall be
such that piles are not damaged. Only the designed lifting and support points shall be
used. During transport and storage, piles shall be placed on adequate supports located
under the lifting points of the piles.

6.3 All piles within a stack shall be in groups of the same length. Packings of uniform
thickness shall be provided between piles at the lifting points.

7. Tolerances in Pile Dimensions

7.1 The cross-sectional dimensions of the pile shall not be less than those shown in the
drawings and shall not exceed them by more than 6mm.

7.2 Any face of a pile shall not deviate by more than 6mm from a straight edge 3m long laid
on the face, and the centroid of any cross-section of the pile shall not deviate by more
than 12mm from the straight line connecting the centroids of the end faces of the pile.

8. Length of Piles

8.1 The length of a pile shall be taken to mean the overall length measured from the tip of
the shoe to the top of the head. The length of piles shall be to the approval of the S.O.
Based on the results of pile driving resistance and/or load tests carried out on piles
driven on the Site, the S.O. may, from time to time, order the lengths of piles to be
modified.

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9. Pitching and Driving

9.1 Driving Equipment

The driving equipment to be used shall be of such type and capacity to the approval of
the S.O. If a drop hammer is used, it shall be of a free fall type and the weight of the
hammer shall be as specified in BS 8004. For driving piles of sizes smaller than 200mm,
diesel hammer shall not be used.

9.2 Pitching of Piles

Piles shall be pitched accurately in the positions as shown in the drawings. At all stages
during driving and until the pile has set or been driven to the required length, all exposed
piles shall be adequately supported and restrained by means of leaders, trestles,
temporary supports or other guide arrangements to maintain position and alignment, and
to prevent buckling and damage to the piles.

9.3 Driving of Piles

9.3.1 Each pile shall be driven continuously until the specified set and/or depth has been
reached. However, the S.O. may permit the suspension of driving if he is satisfied that:

a) the rate of penetration prior to the cessation of driving will be substantially re-established
on its resumption or

b) the suspension of driving is beyond the control of the Contractor.

9.3.2 A follower (long dolly) shall not be used for driving end bearing piles. It may be used for
driving frictional piles with the prior approval of the S.O.

9.3.3 The Contractor shall inform the S.O. without delay if an unexpected change in driving
characteristics is encountered.

9.3.4 Where required by the S.O., the set shall be taken at approved intervals during the
driving to establish the behaviour of the piles. A set shall be taken only in the presence
of the S.O. unless otherwise approved. The Contractor shall provide all facilities to
enable the S.O. to check driving resistance.

9.3.5 Redrive checks, if required, shall be carried out in accordance with an approved
procedure.

9.4 Pile Driving Log

A detailed record of the driving resistance over the full length of each pile shall be kept.
The log shall record the number of blows for every 300mm of pile penetration.

9.5 Final Set

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9.5.1 The final set of a pile other than a friction pile, shall be recorded either as the penetration
in millimetres per 10 blows or as the number of blows required to produce a penetration
of 25mm.

9.5.2 When a final set is being measured, the following requirements shall be met:-

a) The exposed part of the pile shall be in good condition, without damage or distortion;

b) The dolly and packing shall be in sound condition;

c) The hammer blow shall be in line with the pile axis and the impact surfaces shall be flat
and at right angles to the pile and hammer axis;

d) The hammer shall be in good condition and operating correctly;

e) The temporary compression of the pile shall be recorded.

9.6 Driving Sequence and Risen Piles

Piles shall be driven in an approved sequence to minimise the detrimental effects of

heave and lateral displacement of the ground. When required, levels and
measurements shall be taken to determine the movement of the ground or any pile
resulting from the driving process. If any pile rise occurs as a result of adjacent piles
being driven, the Contractor shall submit to the S.O. his proposals for correcting this and
to avoid the same in subsequent work.

9.7 Preboring

If preboring is specified, the pile shall be pitched into a hole prebored to the depth shown
in the drawings, unless otherwise instructed by the S.O.

9.8 Jetting

Jetting shall be carried out only when the Contractor`s detailed proposals have been
approved and not for the last 3m of the required depth of penetration.

10. Repair and Lengthening of Pile

10.1 Repair of Damaged Pile Heads

10.1.1 Any damaged pile head shall be cut off square at sound concrete and all loose particles
shall be removed by wire brushing, followed by washing with water. If the pile is to be
subjected to further driving, the head shall be replaced with concrete of an approved
grade. The new head shall be cast truly in line with the remainder of the pile and be
properly cured and allowed to harden sufficiently to develop the strength necessary for
further driving.

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10.1.2 If a pile has been driven to the required set or depth but sound concrete of the pile is
below cut-off level, the pile shall be made good to the cut-off level with concrete of a
grade not inferior than that of the concrete of the pile.

10.2 Lengthening of Piles

Where piles have to be lengthened, other than by means of welding of steel plates as
detailed in the drawings, the reinforcement shall be stripped of all surrounding concrete
for a distance equal to 40 times the diameter of the main reinforcement measured from
the pile head for spliced joints and 300mm for butt welded joints and all lateral
reinforcement shall be removed. The lengthening bars shall butt on the exposed bars in
true alignment and shall be butt welded as specified or shall be spliced with bars of the
same diameters as the main pile bars, 80 times diameter in length and lapping the main
bars for a distance of 40 times diameter above and below the joint, and shall be securely
bound with 1.63mm soft annealed iron wire. New binders of similar size shall be
provided and spaced at half the centres of the binders in the main body of the pile and
shall be securely bound with 1.63mm diameter soft annealed iron wire and the pile
extended by concreting in properly constructed mounds to the length required. Steps
shall be taken to ensure that the concrete at the joint between the old and the new
concrete is not of inferior grade and quality than that of the concrete of the pile. The
extension shall be truly in line with the remainder of the pile, and be properly cured and
allowed to harden sufficiently to develop the strength necessary for further driving.

10.3 Driving Repaired/Lengthened Piles

Piles which have been repaired or lengthened by adding cast-insitu concrete as

specified in clauses 10.1 and 10.2 shall not be driven until the added concrete has
reached the specified strength of the concrete for the pile.

11. Cutting and Stripping of Pile Heads

11.1 When a pile has been driven to the required set or depth, the head of the pile shall be
cut off to the level specified or shown in the drawings. The length of reinforcing bars
projecting above this level shall be as shown or specified in the drawings.

11.2 Care shall be taken to avoid cracking or otherwise damaging the rest of the pile. Any
cracked or defective concrete shall be cut away and made good with new concrete
properly bonded to the old.

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SECTION B.3 - PILE TESTING

1. General

1.1 Type of Tests Necessary

The Maintained Load Test shall be carried out on a test pile. The Contractor shall, if
required by the S.O., carry out the Constant Rate of Penetration Test on completion of
the Maintained Load Test.

1.2 Safety Precautions

When preparing, conducting and dismantling a pile test, the Contractor shall carry out
the work in a safe manner and shall in addition make such other provisions as may be
necessary to safeguard against any likely hazards.

2. Definitions

2.1 Compression Pile

A pile which is designed to resist an axial force such as would cause it to penetrate into
the ground.

2.2 Anchor Pile

A pile which is designed to resist an axial force such as would tend to cause it to be
extracted from the ground.

2.3 Test Pile

A compression pile to which a load is applied to determine the load versus settlement
characteristics of the pile and the surrounding ground.

2.4 Reaction System

The system of kentledge, piles or anchors that provides resistance against which the pile
is tested.

2.5 Kentledge

The dead weight used in a loading test.

2.6 Maintained Load Test

A loading test in which each increment or decrement of load is held constant either for a
defined period of time or until the rate of settlement or rebound falls to a specified value.

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2.7 Constant Rate of Penetration Test (CRP)

A loading test in which the pile is made to penetrate the soil from its position at a
constant speed while the force applied at the top of the pile to maintain the rate of
penetration is continuously measured until the force versus penetration relationship
obtained does not represent an equilibrium condition between load and settlement.

3. Supervision

3.1 All tests shall be carried out only under the direction of an experienced and competent
Contractor's supervisor with approved test equipment and test procedure as specified
hereinafter.

3.2 All Contractor's personnel operating the test equipment shall have been trained in its
use. Tests shall be carried out only in the presence of the S.O.

4. Reaction System

4.1 General

Compression test shall be carried out using a kentledge, anchor piles or specially
constructed anchorages as reaction system. The reaction system used shall be
designed to transfer safely to the test pile the maximum load required for testing. Full
details of the reaction system shall be submitted to the S.O. prior to any work related to
the testing process being carried out on the Site.

4.2 Kentledge

Where kentledge is to be used, it shall have adequate weight to resist load up to 1.2
times the maximum test load. The kentledge shall be supported on cribwork, beams or
other supporting structure disposed around the test pile so that its centre of gravity is on
the axis of the pile. Kentledge shall not rest directly on the pile head. The bearing
pressure under the supports shall be such as to ensure stability of the kentledge stack
and shall not impair the efficiency of the testing operations. The distance from the edge
of the test pile to the nearest part of the supports to the kentledge stack in contact with
the ground shall not be less than 1.3m.

4.3 Anchor Pile and Ground Anchor

4.3.1 Where anchor piles or ground anchors are to be used, they shall be of adequate
strength to resist load up to 1.2 times the maximum test load on the ground in a safe
manner without excessive movement or influence on the test pile. The method employed
in the installation shall be such to prevent damage to any test pile or working pile.

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4.3.2 The Contractor shall ensure that when the test load is applied, the load is correctly
transmitted to all the bolts and tie rods. The extension of rods by welding shall not be
permitted unless it is known that the steel will not be reduced in strength by welding. The
bond stress of the rods in tension shall not exceed normal permissible bond stresses of
the type of steel and grade of concrete used.

4.3.3 Where anchor piles are used, the centre to centre spacing of these piles from a test pile
shall be not less than three (3) times the diameter of the test pile or the anchor piles or
2m whichever is the greater. Under-reamed piles shall not be used as anchor piles.
Where permanent working piles are approved by the S.O. to be used as anchor piles,
their levels shall be observed during application of the test load to ensure that there is no
residual uplift.

4.3.4 Where ground anchors are used, no part of the section of the anchor transferring load to
the ground shall be closer to the test pile than three (3) times the diameter of the test
pile. Furthermore, no part of the ground anchor shall be closer to a working pile than
one-and-a-half times the diameter of the test pile along the unbonded length of the
anchor, and three (3) times the diameter of the test pile along the bonded length of the
anchor. Under-reams on ground anchors shall not exceed 170mm in diameter.

5. Testing Equipment

5.1 The Contractor shall ensure that when the hydraulic jack and load measuring device are
mounted on the pile heads, the whole system will be stable up to the maximum load to
be applied.

5.2 The test loads shall be applied by means of a hydraulic jack of adequate capacity fitted
with a load measuring device.

5.3 The hydraulic jack, pump, hoses, pipes, couplings and other apparatus to be operated
under hydraulic pressure shall be capable of withstanding a test pressure equivalent to
12 times the maximum test load without leakage.

5.4 Where the C.R.P. test is required, the jack pump capacity shall be adequate to maintain
the required rate of penetration. The permissible extension of the jack shall be such that
the pile can be moved continuously and without repacking for a distance of at least
50mm.

5.5 The measuring device shall be of the type approved by the S.O., capable of registering
loads in increments not exceeding 20 KN.

5.6 The hydraulic jack and measuring device shall be calibrated together to the approval of
the S.O. before and after each series of tests, whenever adjustments are made to the
device or at intervals appropriate for the type of equipment used. Certificates of
calibration shall be submitted to the S.O.

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5.7 The loading equipment shall be capable of adjustment throughout the test to obtain a
smooth increase of load or to maintain each load constant at the required stages of the
maintained load test.

6. Preparation of a Working Pile to be Tested

6.1 General

If a test is required on a working pile the Contractor shall prepare the pile for testing to
the approval of the S.O.

6.2 Driving Records

For each working pile which is to be tested, a detailed record of driving shall be made
and submitted to the S.O. daily not later than noon on the next working day.

6.3 Cut-off Level

The pile shall terminate at the normal cut-off level or at a level required by the S.O.
However, where necessary, the pile shall be extended above the cut-off level of working
piles so that gauges and other apparatus to be used in the testing process will not be
damaged by water or falling debris. If the cut-off level is below ground level, the pile is
not extended and there is a risk of the borehole collapsing, a sleeve shall be left in place
or inserted above the pile, or other approved action shall be taken. Adequate clearance
shall be given between the top of the pile and the bottom of the sleeves to permit
unrestricted movement of the pile.

6.4 Pile Head for Compression Test

For pile that is tested in compression, the pile head or cap shall be formed to give a
plane surface which is normal to the axis of the pile. An approved mild steel bearing
plate shall be mounted on top of the pile head or cap to accommodate the loading and
settlement measuring equipment and to prevent damage from the concentrated
application of load from the loading equipment.

6.5 Notice of Test

The Contractor shall give the S.O. at least 24 hours notice of the commencement of test.

7. Settlement Measurement

7.1 An independent reference frame shall be set up to permit measurement of the vertical
movement of the test pile. The support for the frame shall be located not closer than 2m
from the test pile, and shall be rigidly fixed to the ground to a depth of not less than 1m
with concrete surround. In addition, the elevation of the supports shall be checked
frequently with reference to a fixed benchmark.

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7.2 The entire measuring assembly shall be protected against rain, direct sunlight and other
disturbances that might affect its reliability. Temperature readings shall be taken when
requested by the S.O. The measurement of pile movement shall be made by four dial
gauges rigidly mounted on the reference frame that bear on machined metal or glass
surfaces normal to the pile axis fixed to the pile cap or head. Alternatively, the gauges
may be fixed to the pile and bear on surfaces on the reference frame. The dial gauges
shall be placed in diametrically opposite positions and be equidistant from the pile axis.
The dial gauges shall enable readings to be made to within an accuracy of 0.1mm and
shall have a minimum travel of not less than 50mm.

7.3 The Contractor may submit other methods of measuring the movement of pile heads for
approval.

8. Test Procedure

8.1 General

Throughout the test period, all equipment for measuring load and movement shall be
protected from the effects of weather. Construction equipment and persons who are not
involved in the testing process shall be kept at a sufficient distance from the test to avoid
disturbance to the measurement apparatus.

8.2 Maintained Load Test

8.2.1 The load shall be applied in increment of 25% of the working load, up to the working load
and appropriately smaller thereafter, until a maximum test load of twice the working load
is reached. Each increment of load shall be applied as smoothly and as expeditiously as
possible. Settlement readings and time observations shall be taken before and after
each new load increment.

8.2.2 A time-settlement graph shall be plotted to indicate when the rate of settlement of
0.05mm in 15 minutes is reached. A further increment of load shall be applied when this
rate of settlement is achieved or until a minimum time of 2 hours has elapsed, whichever
is later. The process shall be repeated until the maximum test load is reached.

8.2.3 The maximum test load shall then be maintained for a minimum of 24 hours and time-
settlement readings shall be taken at regular intervals as for the earlier load stages.

8.2.4 The test load shall then be decreased in four equal stages and time-settlement readings
shall be as specified aforesaid until the movement ceases. At least 60 minutes interval
shall be allowed between the unloading decrements.

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8.3 Constant Rate of Penetration Test

8.3.1 The load shall be applied to achieve a constant rate of penetration value between
0.75mm per minute to 1.50mm per minute. The rate chosen shall suit the jacking
equipment used.

8.3.2 Both settlement and time readings shall be recorded at every minute period. Further
loading shall be discontinued when the loading varies indirectly as the penetration in the
case of end bearing piles in sand or gravel, or when the rate of penetration is constant
without further increase in the load in the case of friction piles in clay. Loading shall then
be released gradually and rebound readings taken.

9. Presentation of Results

9.1 Submission of Results

Results shall be submitted as a signed summary in duplicate to the S.O. immediately on

completion of the test, which shall give -

i. for the Maintained Load Test for each stage of loading, the period for which the load was
held, the load and the maximum settlement. These are to be plotted as time-settlement
graphs.

ii. for the CRP test, the maximum load reached and a graph of load against penetration.

9.2 Schedule of Recorded Data

The Contractor shall provide information about the tested pile in accordance with the
following schedule where applicable -

a) General

i) Site Location

ii) Contract Identification

iii) Proposed Structure

iv) Main Contractor

v) Piling Sub-contractor (if any)

vi) Site Office

vii) Client's Name

viii) Maintained Load or CRP Test

ix) Date of Test

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b) Test Procedure

i) Weight of Kentledge

ii) Tension of Pile, Group Anchor Details

iii) Plan of Test Arrangement showing position and distance of kentledge supports, tension
piles and reference frame to test pile.

iv) Jack Capacity

v) Method of Load Measurement

vi) Method (s) of Penetration Measurement

vii) Relevant Dates and Times

c) Test Results

i) In Tabular Form

ii) In Graphical Form: Load Plotted against Settlement, with Times

iii) Ground Heave (if any)

iv) Effect on Adjacent Structure (if any)

d) Site Investigation

i) Site Investigation Drawing Number

ii) Borehole Reference nearest to Test Pile.

10. Interpretation of Test Results

10.1 The S.O.'s interpretation and conclusions on the test results shall be final. The pile so
tested shall be deemed to have failed if -

a) The residual settlement after removal of the test load exceeds 6.5mm;

or

b) The total settlement under the Design Load exceeds 12.5mm;

or

c) The total settlement under twice the Design Load exceeds 38.0mm, or 10% of pile
diameter/width whichever is the lower value.
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11. Completion of Test

11.1 Measuring Equipment

On completion of a test, all equipment and measuring devices shall be dismantled,

checked and either stored so that they are available for use in further tests or removed
from the Site.

11.2 Kentledge

Kentledge and its supporting structure shall be removed forthwith from the Site on
completion of all tests.

11.3 Ground Anchors and Temporary Piles

On completion of a pile test, tension piles or ground anchors shall be cut off below
ground level and the ground made good with approved material.

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